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Gaju

Quick answerGaju is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning "elephant," derived from the Sanskrit word "gaja," which holds symbolic significance in Hindu and Buddhist traditions.

Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,075
Trend—
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters4
Numerology3 Chaldean 11
Global rank#2,075

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Gaju

Gaju is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning "elephant," derived from the Sanskrit word "gaja," which holds symbolic significance in Hindu and Buddhist traditions.

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Etymology

Gaju is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning "elephant," derived from the Sanskrit word "gaja," which holds symbolic significance in Hindu and Buddhist traditions. The name is primarily used in Indian and Nepali cultures, particularly among Hindu communities, where the elephant is revered as a sacred animal associated with Lord Ganesha and represents wisdom and strength.

Gaju currently ranks #2,075 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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